The Latest Breaking News from Germany

Child of refugees becomes Germany’s first black female cabinet minister

Aminata Touré vows to tackle racism in the country as minister for social affairs in the state of Schleswig-Holstein

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022

Way to go: why Germany’s €9 travel pass is a big step in the right direction

Cheap fares alone are not enough, say Melissa and Chris Bruntlett, urban mobility activists based in the Netherlands

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022

Win this luxury bucket-list rail adventure across Europe for six in free contest

The bespoke Interrail journey will include overnight stays in magnificent Airbnb historic homes in England, France, Spain, Italy and Germany

Wales Online · Jul 14, 2022

Germany, Belgium remember deadly floods 1 year later

Germany and Belgium are commemorating the deadly floods that hit the countries a year ago

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022

Oman Sultan Discusses Energy Security, Nuclear Deal in Germany

Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik arrived in Germany Wednesday on a three-day official visit to meet President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The Sultan's visit aims to explore cooperation between the two sides and address regional and international developments. It comes at the height of supplies scarcity suffered…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 14, 2022

In the presence of others

My experience with Samara Hersch's online version of Body Of Knowledge (At Home), which was part of Germany's Impulse Theater Festival last year, has since got me interested in the question of what it is we do in theatre as audience. In Body Of Knowledge, the audience engaged in conversations…

Bangkok Post · Jul 13, 2022

Woman with 30 tattoos on her face say they helped her overcome her shyness

Sabrina Dieck, 36, has former porn star Christy Mack inked on her right shin, rapper Drake on her right thigh, Will Smith on her right calf and rapper Snoop Dogg on her left calf

Daily Mirror · Jul 13, 2022

Germany's climate plan: More bike lanes, no car speed limit

The German government has unveiled a new package of climate measures to close the emissions gap in the transport and housing sectors as part of the country’s plan to become carbon neutral by 2045

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022

Russia's fast-tracking of passports for Ukrainians is 'propaganda', Germany says

Germany on Wednesday dismissed as "propaganda" a Russian decree that simplifies rules for Ukrainians to obtain Russian passports.

Reuters · Jul 13, 2022

Woman plans to cover her entire body in tattoos to help her to overcome shyness

Sabrina Dieck has at least 30 tattoos on her face and head

Wales Online · Jul 13, 2022